Lead Software Engineer, Back End

Capital One Financial

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Work type: On-site
Location: Richmond, VAMcLean, VA
Salary: $197,300–$225,100 / yr
Posted: 30 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $207k

This role $211k

$187k most similar roles pay here $230k

This role pays more than 70% of similar roles. Most pay $192,050–$221,812 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $211k versus about $207k for comparable roles.

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About Capital One Financial

Capital One Financial is a bank holding company specializing in credit cards, auto loans, banking, and savings products, known for its data-driven approach to consumer and commercial finance. Industry: Financial Services & Banking

Capital One Financial currently has 998 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $197,300–$225,100 across 992 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Lead Software Engineer, Back End

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Lead Software Engineer, Back End joins a team of makers and doers to lead a portfolio of diverse technology projects and a team of developers. This role involves managing distributed microservices and full stack systems to create solutions that meet regulatory needs while collaborating with digital product managers to deliver robust cloud-based solutions. The daily work includes mentoring the engineering community, experimenting with new technologies, and occasionally coding or evaluating code. The technical stack includes programming languages such as Java, Python, SQL, Node, Go, and Scala. Additionally, the role requires expertise in Open Source RDBMS and NoSQL databases, container orchestration services like Docker and Kubernetes, and various tools across AWS, GCP, and Azure platforms. This position focuses on solving complex business problems within a cloud-based environment to drive powerful experiences for customers.

Skills

Java Python SQL Node.js Go Scala AWS GCP Azure Docker Kubernetes NoSQL RDBMS Microservices Agile Cloud Computing Open Source Frameworks

What you'll do

Lead a portfolio of diverse technology projects and a team of experienced developers.
Develop distributed microservices and full-stack systems to meet regulatory requirements.
Build robust cloud-based solutions using AWS, GCP, or Azure services.
Write and evaluate code using languages such as Java, Python, SQL, Node, Go, or Scala.
Manage container orchestration using tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
Mentor other members of the engineering community and share knowledge on tech trends.
Collaborate with product managers to deliver high-quality experiences for millions of customers.

What we're looking for

At least 4 years of professional software engineering experience.
At least 1 year of experience with cloud computing (AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud).
7+ years of experience in Java, Scala, Python, Go, or Node.js.
3+ years of experience with AWS, GCP, Azure, or other cloud services.
4+ years of experience in open source frameworks.
1+ year of leading teams in a technical setting and 2+ years of experience in Agile practices.
Work authorization that require immigration support from an employer.

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